Recovering the Existing Without Sacrificing Sustainability
When we think of bioconstruction, we often imagine new houses built in rural environments with natural materials. But real sustainability—the kind that has an impact today—also involves rehabilitating what already exists. Especially in cities like Barcelona, where a large part of the housing stock is part of the architectural heritage.
At Ecohabitats, we are committed to comprehensive renovations with bioconstruction criteria, even in centuries-old buildings. Renovating with purpose is possible, and these are the principles that guide us:
Reuse Before Replacing
Conserving hydraulic pavements, old carpentry, or original moldings is not just an aesthetic matter. It is a way to reduce waste, preserve cultural identity, and avoid unnecessary consumption of resources.
Related link:
See project at Ausiàs March 16.
See project at Balmes 90.
Make Spaces Breathe
The health of a home is not seen, it is felt. We are committed to mineral coatings, non-toxic materials, and natural insulation to ensure breathable spaces, free of internal humidity and with good air quality.
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See renovation at Rambla de Catalunya 77
Redesign from Light and Comfort
Renovating is not just updating, it is also improving the use of space. We opt for open layouts, cross ventilation, and natural light as tools for thermal and visual comfort. Always prioritizing passive use before mechanical.
Adapt Without Altering
Respecting the structural logic of the home is essential. When we intervene in a 19th-century building or a listed property, we avoid impositions and look for compatible solutions: lime-based mortars, traditional ceramics, solid wood without varnishes, and interior insulation systems.
Bioconstruction is Also This
It is not about building from scratch with exotic materials. It is about intervening with respect, projecting with climatic intelligence, and choosing with technical criteria. And understanding that the architecture of the future can and should also be built from the past.
Do you have a project and want to renovate it sustainably?
Write to us and we will advise you from the perspective of bioconstruction.
